Running With Artemis Weekend Intensive

This is a weekend intensive version of our very popular Running With Artemis Program: Archery and Trail Running for Mind, Body, and Spirit.

This is a women's* program celebrating the therapeutic value of time outdoors, group sharing, exercise, mythological storytelling, and learning a new skill. Through challenging ourselves in a safe environment with the compassionate support of the group, we find empowerment and healing.

Running through the wild landscape with your bow in hand, you will tap into the strength and fierce empathy of Artemis, Greek goddess of the forest and its creatures. When we are not running and shooting our bows, we will tell Artemis stories from Greek mythology, sew our own beautiful leather quivers to wear while we run, and delve into our body's wisdom through exercises based in Somatic Psychology. The emotional core of our program is time spent sharing our experience and process with the group, and supporting each other's growth in a non-judgemental environment.

This program is about supporting each other and setting our own goals rather than competition, because the goal is empowerment and learning about yourself. No previous archery experience is necessary and we will proved all the archery equipment. We welcome runners of all levels, from experienced race runners to those who will alternately jog & speed-walk their way along the 5k course. You do not need to be in peak physical condition to join this program, but you should be able to confidently run or speed-walk 5 kilometers (3 miles) without jeopardizing your health. If this level of physical activity is new for your, please talk to your healthcare provider about it first.

Where: Worcester, VermontWhen: 10am-5pm on July 8 & 9, 2017Meals: Lunch both days is included in the program tuitionAccommodations: Camping available on site if you wish (with outhouse, fire circle, and a stream, but no running water), $15 donation appreciated. There are also many good Airbnb rooms in the Montpelier area.What to bring: Comfortable running clothes, running shoes, warm layers, rain layers, dry socks and shoes (your running shoes will get muddy & wet), plenty of drinking water, snacks, a towel, and items to decorate your leather quiver (beads, colored lacing, fur trim, feathers, fabric markers, etc). You can use our archery equipment, or bring your own if you prefer. You can bring a swimsuit if you want to play in the local pond and stream.Cost: $295 includes instruction, two lunches, leather & hardware to make your own quiver, and six fiberglass arrows that you get to keep.

​We can't wait for you to join us! Go to the Register Now page to sign up, or scroll down to learn more about the instructors and hear what former students have to say.

*If you don't fit into the gender binary but still want to join us, you are welcome! This program is trans, GNC, and non-binary inclusive. Please contact Murphy if you have questions about this.

Here's what some former Running With Artemis students have to say about the program:

"You will love Colleen and Murphy's gentle encouragement, support, and teaching styles. You will learn a lot about yourself and what you are capable of while connecting with other women."

"Wonderful to spend time in the woods with a group of women and create space for reflection and personal practice."

"The balance between the solitary journey and the communal creation allows for healing on different levels. ​Its also a lot of fun."

"Be ready to go on a journey, at your own pace, feeling supported and honored."

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS:

Colleen Kutin, LICSW, has been running for over 20 years, challenging herself with countless races (from 5k to marathon) and using running as a tool for self-understanding and personal growth. She has experience as a middle school track team coach, and she is a licensed therapist with training and interest in somatic therapy. She has a private mental health practice in Hardwick, Vermont, and consults for the Head Start program. She loves fun, games, exploration, and listening to her body. She has been shooting archery for two years and is learning to hunt deer on her land in Worcester.

Murphy Robinson is a wilderness guide, wilderness first responder, deer hunter, and certified Level Two Archery Instructor. She teaches archery as a spiritual practice, for personal recreation, and for aspiring bowhunters. She also teaches women to hunt deer in the Huntress Intensive class and guides a unique women's hunting camp experience called the Huntress Expedition. She has worked extensively with huntress archetypes from mythology and with the many ways of weaving hunting (literal or metaphorical) into a powerful spiritual practice for personal empowerment.

Colleen and Murphy have been collaborating to teach Running Archery several times a year since 2015.

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